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Recent Examples of curled up
The Siberian Husky was often seen curled up in Sharon’s lap during interviews, TMZ reports.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
In a TikTok video posted by Molly Woodward (@mollyxwoodward), her golden retriever, Ralphy, can be seen curled up on the sofa, fully engrossed in watching The Lion King.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
They are always curled up together like two interlocking puzzle pieces.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That was a sport for a much-younger me — one who had more time to spend curled up in bed with an iPad.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Kenneth curled up on top of the dresser, his legs pulled to his chest, while Lois stood on the ladder, climbing one rung at a time as the water got higher and higher.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Olivia hid in the basement of the funeral parlor, curled up and crying.
—Charlie Wells, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
In a TikTok video posted by Molly Woodward (@mollyxwoodward), her golden retriever, Ralphy, can be seen curled up on the sofa, fully engrossed in watching The Lion King.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
They are always curled up together like two interlocking puzzle pieces.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That was a sport for a much-younger me — one who had more time to spend curled up in bed with an iPad.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Kenneth curled up on top of the dresser, his legs pulled to his chest, while Lois stood on the ladder, climbing one rung at a time as the water got higher and higher.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Olivia hid in the basement of the funeral parlor, curled up and crying.
—Charlie Wells, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled up
Verb
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Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Location L'Auberge de Sedona is nestled along Oak Creek in Uptown Sedona, which has galleries, shops, and restaurants.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a video shared by media agency Nashville Experience on Instagram, Urban crouched down to ask a fan her name while interacting with the crowd, but was caught off guard by her response.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2025
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Allsup, crouched in a small crate, looked quietly apprehensive.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Curled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled%20up. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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